305

HTTP 305 Use Proxy

3xx Redirection

3xx Redirection RFC 7231, Section 6.4.5

What is HTTP 305 Use Proxy?

The 305 (Use Proxy) status code indicates that the requested resource must be accessed through the proxy given by the Location field. This status code is deprecated due to security concerns and is no longer used by modern servers.

Common Use Cases

  • Legacy proxy configuration (deprecated)

Usage Example

Do not use 305 in modern applications. It is deprecated and ignored by all major browsers. If you need to configure proxy settings, use PAC files, DHCP, or browser configuration instead.

// NOT RECOMMENDED - 305 is deprecated and ignored by browsers

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Last updated: 21 Jun 2026